Kathleen Neiswonger , LCMHC

Kathleen Neiswonger is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with four years of professional experience helping people navigate periods of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their values. She recognizes how guilt, shame, persistent negative emotions, and symptoms of mental illness can make daily life feel like a struggle, and she brings a steady, hopeful presence to work alongside people seeking change.

Her background includes teaching middle and high school English, providing therapy in community mental health and private practice settings, and serving as a school counselor. Those varied roles inform a practical, empathetic approach to therapy that honors each person's strengths and life story while addressing challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, and difficulties with self-esteem and motivation.

Kathleen identifies as a Christian and welcomes exploration of spiritual dimensions when it is meaningful to the individual; whether or not faith is part of the work will be guided by the client's preferences. She has a particular passion for supporting people who feel they are not living life to its fullest and for helping them reconnect with purpose and possibility. She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the individual leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support. This approach helps people explore values, clarify goals, and regain a sense of agency when life feels confusing or empty.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical method that examines patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. It involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and developing concrete skills to change responses to challenging situations.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that can reduce reactivity to distressing emotions and improve emotional regulation. It is often used alongside other approaches to support coping with trauma, grief, and ongoing stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kathleen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Kathleen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make accessing care more manageable for people balancing work, family, or other commitments, and they allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are not practical.